Women at Simon

Ranked as a Top 15 MBA for Women

March 2018

for Women in the US in pay gap percentage (average female salary as a proportion of male salary)

No. 2

for Women in the US for salary percent increase (average difference in female alumni salary from before MBA to now)

A Simon degree offers our female students a top-notch business education, as well as the best business connections the world has to offer. We are the top choice for companies recruiting women employees.

VIDEO: WHAT MAKES SIMON A TOP PROGRAM FOR WOMEN MBAS

For Veselina Angelova ’18 (MBA), being in a business school community that values and empowers women was critical. Simon checked those boxes, evidenced by prominent female representation in club leadership and its support system for women students. In fact, Simon was No. 13 in the US and No. 21 in the world in Financial Times’ ranking of top MBAs for women.

In Vessy’s own words: “We build communities like no other school out there. We really support our female leaders like no one else and we do give them a lot of love and understanding and make them feel wanted, and engaged, and included.”

Percentage of women in each class:

35% - Full-Time MBA

64% - Full-Time MS

32% - Executive MBA

22% - Part-Time MBA

Simon Women in Business (SWiB)

Simon Women in Business (SWiB) is a strong and dynamic organization open to all students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Simon Business School. The mission of the club is to share programs and information focusing on the real issues and concerns of women in the Simon community and the business world. The club actively networks with Simon alumnae to further highlight the advancement of women in business. Prospective students interested in our full-time MBA program are invited to learn more by attending Women's Conference.

Forté

Attracting and advancing women is a priority here at Simon. Simon Business School is a partner with Forté, a non-profit working to launch women into successful and significant careers. Through Forté’s alliance of leading companies, top schools, and pioneering donors, we empower women to rise higher.

Forté Forums—Forté Forums is a multi-city educational and networking series featuring business schools and corporations.

Forté Scholarships—Monetary support to help defray the cost of an MBA.